Nick Kyrgios reveals important skill he learned from his mother in candid chat with Garbine Muguruza

**Nick Kyrgios Shares Cooking Skills Learned from Mother in Chat with Garbiñe Muguruza**

Nick Kyrgios, the outspoken Australian tennis star, revealed in a candid conversation with former World No. 1 Garbiñe Muguruza on the *VIP Tennis Lounge* podcast on May 20, 2025, that one of the most important skills he learned from his mother, Noraila, is cooking. “My mom’s Malaysian, so she’s a very good cook. She taught me how to make Malaysian stir-fry, chicken curry, and a mean fried rice,” Kyrgios shared, as reported by Sportskeeda and Tennis.com. He highlighted how these dishes, rooted in his mother’s heritage, have become his go-to recipes, adding, “I can whip them up pretty easily now, and it’s a way to stay connected to my roots.”

The conversation, noted for its relaxed vibe by @TennisConnected on X, saw Kyrgios open up about his love for food, crediting his mother’s influence for grounding him off the court. He jokingly admitted to Muguruza, “I’m not Michelin-star level, but I can hold my own in the kitchen,” per Tennis.com. This personal anecdote offered a softer side to Kyrgios, contrasting with his recent fiery comments on Jannik Sinner’s doping case, per Express.co.uk.

Kyrgios’ connection to his mother’s teachings extends beyond cooking, as he’s previously spoken about her health struggles keeping him humble, per Yardbarker. The chat with Muguruza, a two-time Grand Slam champion, also touched on his Roland Garros preparations, but his culinary skills stole the spotlight, with fans on X, like @SmoothManBets, praising his “unexpected domestic side.” Kyrgios’ revelation adds a relatable layer to his polarizing persona as he eyes a competitive return.